Rest and Recreation

Updated: 12 Sep 2025 • 45 episodes
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Rest and Recreation is the part of WorkWorkWork.works where we look at work life balance from a very practical perspective identifying and exploring ways in which you can improve your work life balance in a sustainable way. The range of topics we cover will be as varied as life itself. As well as guidance about improving your own work life balance you will practical hints and tips including   Reviews of the books, and interviews with the authors Previews and reviews of the films, theatre or other culture events  Our experiences trying out new leisure activities, hobbies or learn new skills Ideas of what you can do to enjoy life away from work

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Jennifer Mullowneyis a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and the founder of Crossroads Counselling Services. Jennifer has seen clients struggle with finding a work/life balance and seen them want to do nothing in their rest and recreation time, which can potent

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The opportunity to be creative plays an important role in a child’s cognitive development. But in UK 3.7 million children live on or below the poverty line. That is about 30% of people aged under the age of 18. For those children art resources are often an unaffordable luxury. During the COVID lockdowns when schools we

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Nate Mayes is an actor, artist, writer and producer who grew-up in Arkansas before moving to Hollywood to pursue his artistic ambitions. The Wall Street Times have described Nate as “gradually establishing himself as an up-and-coming talent in Hollywood”. In this episode of Rest and Recreation, the work life balance po

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22 Aug 2025 • EN

Meet Ricky Rebel

Ricky Rebel was 11 years old when he joined No Authority a boy band that was signed by Michael Jackson until he sold the contract to Madonna. Now Ricky is a solo artist. To celebrate the launch of the tenth anniversary edition of his Blue Album Ricky meets Michael Millward for a chat on the Abeceder work life balance p

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In July 2025 C.J. Shaman was described by the Wall Street Times as The Rock Outlaw Ready to Ignite the Music Scene. Journalist Nic Abelian described C.J. as being from the windswept deserts of Arizona to the neon lights of Las Vegas, C.J. Shaman has carved a path as a dynamic rock artist who fuses the raw energy of cou

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Madhur-Nain Webster is a licenced Marriage and Family therapist, and accomplished author. In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Madhur-Nain discusses her latest book Beyond the Pain with host Michael Millward. Many people structure to cope with the pain that is created by negativ

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